Welcome to 409 Villanova Avenue! This fully renovated, all-brick ranch offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and easy single-level living. Enjoy an updated kitchen, remodeled bathrooms, updated flooring, and refreshed lighting throughout. Improvements also include an upgraded electrical panel, updated switches and receptacles, a new HVAC system. An attached one-car garage provides everyday convenience, while the detached garage in the backyard offers additional space for parking, storage, hobbies, or a workshop. With classic brick charm, modern interior updates, and the versatility of two garages, this Chesapeake home has so much to offer. Schedule your private showing today!
Listing courtesy of Kimberly Busciglio · Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. · REIN MLS #10660677
409 Villanova Avenue is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in Chesapeake, Virginia, built in 1966 and offering 1,637 square feet of living space. Norfolk Naval Shipyard is about six minutes away. Daily errands and dining are all within a half-mile. There is a lot to like about this address.
The 1966 build gives 409 Villanova Avenue solid bones and a floor plan that puts square footage to work. At 1,637 square feet, three bedrooms and two full baths fit without feeling tight. The South Norfolk border location is the real story: you are minutes from a major federal installation, a short walk from groceries, and connected to the rest of Chesapeake with ease. Few addresses in the zip code check all three boxes at once.
VARSITY MANOR and the Chesapeake real estate market
Villanova Avenue sits in the South Norfolk section of Chesapeake, one of the city's oldest and most established communities. The streets here are lined with mid-century homes on modest lots, giving the area a grounded, neighborhood feel. Sidewalks connect blocks, and neighbors tend to know each other. The Portlock Activity Center is less than a mile away, anchoring community life with recreation programs and green space. Midway Park and Field adds another outdoor option close by. South Norfolk blends into the broader city of Chesapeake seamlessly. Chesapeake is Virginia's second-largest city by land area, and it carries a mix of urban convenience and suburban breathing room. Getting around is straightforward: Interstate 464 is nearby, putting downtown Norfolk, the Chesapeake central business district, and the oceanfront within easy reach. Anyone comparing Chesapeake homes for sale will find that the 23324 zip code offers strong proximity to employment centers without the congestion of more central addresses.
What's nearby
Groceries are genuinely close here. Food Lion is 0.4 miles away, and Dollar General is just 0.5 miles out. La Mejor Tienda Latina rounds out the options at 0.6 miles for Latin pantry staples. When you want a quick meal, Subway, Domino's Pizza, and Great China are all within a half-mile. La Hacienda Panadería, Rosticeria, Y Mas is 0.8 miles away and worth the short drive. South Norfolk Martial Arts and The Fox's Den Kung Fu both sit under a mile away for fitness. Battlefield Business Park is 0.6 miles out, and the Portlock Activity Center is 0.7 miles away for parks and programs.
For different buyers
Base commute and VA loan notes
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is about six minutes from 409 Villanova Avenue by car. The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is roughly seven minutes in the other direction. VA loan financing is common among buyers in this zip code, and the home's age and size make it straightforward to appraise. Quick access to two installations from one address is a combination that does not come up often in this price range.
For first-time buyers
At 1,637 square feet, 409 Villanova Avenue gives you three bedrooms and two full baths without overextending on space to maintain. The 1966 construction means the home has already proven its durability. Groceries, restaurants, and a community recreation center are all within a mile. Anyone browsing homes for sale in 23324 will find this address offers a practical entry point into Chesapeake homeownership.
More buyer questions
How far is 409 Villanova Avenue from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is about six minutes from 409 Villanova Avenue by car. The route is direct and avoids most of the congestion common to longer base commutes in the region.
What school zone does 409 Villanova Avenue fall in?
This address is in the Chesapeake Public Schools district. Buyers comparing homes for sale zoned for Oscar Smith High School or homes for sale zoned for Portlock Primary School should confirm current zoning with Chesapeake Public Schools directly, as boundaries can change.
Is 409 Villanova Avenue in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is covered in the FloodRisk tile on this page. Review that section for the most current FEMA designation.
What grocery stores are near 409 Villanova Avenue?
Food Lion is 0.4 miles away, making it the closest option. Dollar General and La Mejor Tienda Latina are both under a mile as well.
Does 409 Villanova Avenue have a garage?
Garage details for this property are listed in the full feature sheet on this page. Check the property details section for the most accurate information.
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Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools
Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.
VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.
How Far Is?
Driving distance by road and typical drive time via Google Maps, to the nearest location of each.
Also nearby
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Military Commute
Drive times to nearest bases
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NNSY
Navy
15min·6.7mi
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USCG Finance Ctr
Coast Guard
14min·5.1mi
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USCG Portsmouth
Coast Guard
11min·5.2mi
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NMCP
Navy
15min·7mi
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Little Creek
Navy
29min·16.7mi
Typical drive times from Google Maps, without live traffic. Rush hour and tunnel backups can add time.
Flood & environmentFlood risk (FEMA)
FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510034
🌊 Flood Risk (FEMA)
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 510034
Low / Moderate Risk
FEMA flood zone
X (low to moderate risk)
Base flood elevation
Not applicable in low-risk zones
Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area; FEMA doesn’t define a BFE here.
Property elevation
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Outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. Federal flood insurance is NOT required, though optional preferred-rate NFIP coverage is still worth considering in coastal Hampton Roads.
Data sources: Flood zone and base flood elevation come from FEMA’s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service — actual elevations across a single property can vary by several feet higher or lower than the figure shown. Use these numbers as a starting reference and do your own due diligence (a professional survey or elevation certificate) before relying on them for any financial, insurance, or construction decision.
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$267KMedian sale · 12 mo
$203Sold $/sq ft
8dDays on market
4For sale now
$78KHH income
70%Owner-occupied
REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year
Estimates only. Taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.
Estimate your monthly payment
$2,258/mo
Principal & interest
$1,894
Property tax
$258
Home insurance
$106
PMI
None
HOA/Condo (paid separately)
None
Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. Insurance assumed at 0.35% of home value annually. Actual taxes, insurance, and rate will vary by lender, credit, and property. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.
Value & historyComparables
Price context: similar nearby homes$280,000 – $406,000The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for judging the asking price, not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.
Looking for multi-year tax assessments or prior sales? REIN MLS only ships data for the current listing. For full property history, check the city assessor record:
Tax data above from REIN public-records sync. Sale timeline tracked from this listing's first appearance in our feed forward; prior owner sales are not included.
Comparable Properties
Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.
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Price
Beds
Baths
Sqft
$ / sqft
409 Villanova Avethis home
$365,000
3
2
1,637
$223
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Questions buyers ask
Is 409 Villanova Ave in a good school zone?
The assigned zones on the listing record are Portlock Primary, Oscar Smith Middle (VaHome School Score 2.4/10), Oscar Smith (VaHome School Score 2.4/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 409 Villanova Ave in a flood zone?
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.
Does 409 Villanova Ave have an HOA?
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 409 Villanova Ave built?
It was built in 1966, per the listing record.
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